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Hi Reader,

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Welcome to The Sunday Shift!

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Let’s get right to it: What does freedom actually look like for you?

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Not what you’ve been told or what looks good on paper—what does it feel like, in your life, on your terms?

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For years, when I pictured freedom, it felt like a far-off dream. A beach house, time with friends and family, making a positive impact on the people who matter most. Did I waste time dreaming? No. That future vision pulled me forward. Conviction, courage, and choice got me here.

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But for too long, I felt trapped. Shackled by my own habits and stories. Until one day, I had a V-8 moment (my R-rated commercial version):

“Fuck, it’s me! I’m the one shackling myself to this dismal life.”

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I quit my creative outlets. I stopped exercising, eating well, and swapped water for vodka. I did what I “had” to do out of obligation; not choice. All for my 9-5 job—the one where I’d show up at 7AM, leave at 6 or 7PM, and sometimes log back on until midnight or later. It wasn’t the company—it was me, not setting healthy boundaries. When those hours became my normal, burnout wasn’t far behind. No job is worth losing yourself.

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That day, I realized it was time to take control of what I could: my health, wealth, mental and spiritual well-being, my connections, my community. If something’s out of my control, I let it go. Not always easy, but always liberating.

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And that’s what I did. Now, I don’t just long for freedom—I live in that feeling. It’s not perfect, but it’s better. So much better.

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Ideas to Ponder

• Where are you giving energy to things outside your control?
• What would happen if you focused that energy on what you can influence—your habits, mindset, relationships, choices?

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🎯 1 Focus This Week

What’s one small shift you could make this week to create more freedom in your life?

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Maybe it’s letting go of something you can’t control. Maybe it’s saying yes to something that brings you joy, or saying no to something that drains you.​

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Hit reply and let me know—what does freedom look like for you, and what shift are you making to claim it?

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And if you’re having a hard time believing in yourself today, Reader, know that I believe in you. You are the most powerful leader you’ll ever know. One small shift will help you believe it, too.

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See you next Sunday.

Jenn

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P.S. If this resonated with you, forward this to a friend who's searching for their own version of freedom. Sometimes one perspective shift is all we need to start breaking our own shackles.

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